Thermal Screen Cover - Puma Helicopter

In hot climates helicopter windscreens are susceptible to thermal shock, causing them to crack as temperatures rise rapidly from lower night-time levels. Fine Group was commissioned to design and produce a cover in the UK, using suitable specialist materials to protect the windscreens. The cover was to be made available as quickly as possible for use in current live deployments.

The result is a lightweight cover, measuring some 4 x 3 metres, closely fitting to prevent dust and grit from causing abrasion damage to the screen. It has been designed to be as light as possible, and to be quick and easy to remove.

Size and fit approval was given, followed by UK-based fast-track manufacture and shipping. Final approval followed extensive field trials.